Italy : Super Cup - Inter vs AC Milan

The Derby della Madonnina heads to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Inter and AC Milan clash in the Supercoppa Italiana final. Both sides earned their spots with narrow wins in the semifinals, with Inter defeating Atalanta 2-0 and Milan edging Juventus 2-1. Despite the change of venue from Milan's iconic San Siro, this showdown retains all the tension and rivalry fans expect.

Inter comes into the match with a perfect 5-0-0 record in their last five games, but cracks are showing in their squad. Injury concerns cloud their attack, with doubts over striker Marcus Thuram and Joaquin Correa, leaving Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi as likely starters. Martinez’s form has dipped, with only two goals in two months, while Taremi has struggled to find the net since his summer arrival. The Nerazzurri defense also remains vulnerable, missing key starters Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard.

AC Milan, meanwhile, is building momentum. The Rossoneri boast a 3-2-0 record in their last five matches and have lost just once in their previous 13 games. Recent returns from injury bolster their prospects, with Christian Pulisic and Ismaël Bennacer playing pivotal roles in the semifinal victory. Additionally, star winger Rafael Leão is back in training and could feature, adding a critical dimension to Milan’s attack.

Notably, Milan triumphed in their last meeting with Inter, securing a 2-1 win at San Siro in September. With Leão and Bennacer strengthening an already resilient squad and Inter looking weakened on both ends of the pitch, AC Milan has a strong case to avoid defeat in Riyadh.

Prediction: AC Milan Asian Handicap +0.5.